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🏙️💪 Health & Wealth. Tallahassee recently earned national recognition for its growing economic strength and opportunities. Meanwhile, the 2026 Domi Awards are still accepting nominations to recognize community leaders and their impact on shaping our community. A national study also examined how cities rank in healthy living—from access to doctors and nutritious food to fitness options and green spaces. See how the Capital City measures up and where there’s room to grow.
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In our 593rd edition, here’s the scoop:
Local: Community Snapshot
Awards: 2026 Domi Awards Nominations Ongoing
Health: How Is a City’s Health Measured?
Featured: Women Business Owners of North FL
TLH Weekend Events
LOCAL
COMMUNITY SNAPSHOT
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Community Snapshot: Tally Climbs National Economic Ranks | WCTV
📈 Top 5 in the Nation Among Mid‑Sized Metro Areas according to Area Development magazine’s 2025 rankings (population roughly 200,000–500,000).
✔ Growing job market: Over 2,100 new private‑sector jobs were added in 2025, especially in construction, healthcare, and professional services.
✔ A skilled workforce: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) employment is helping fuel this growth and attract new talent.
✔ Opportunity for future careers: Local leaders point out that this data shows real opportunities for recent graduates and young professionals, not just traditional government roles.
👏🏻 “All these things, kind of, point to growth for our community that’s being fueled by talent,” Director of the Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) Keith Bowers said. “It’s also a great indication of the opportunity that exists here. We’re starting to see higher wages and higher participation rates in the workforce.”
AWARDS
DOMI
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🤩 Nominations are now open for the 2026 Domi Awards!
The Domi awards celebrate outstanding entrepreneurs, creators, and community leaders making an impact in Tallahassee. Nominations will be accepted through Monday, March 23rd, with top nominees announced on Friday, March 27th. Submit your nominations today and help recognize the leaders shaping our community!
🗳️ Submit your nominations here.
HEALTH
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✅ Health Stats: How Is a City’s Health Measured? | WalletHub
WalletHub evaluated more than 180 U.S. cities to determine which places best support healthy living. The rankings looked at health indicators across four categories: healthcare, food, fitness, and green space.
🌎 What Makes a City “Healthy”? WalletHub measured cities using 41 indicators, including: Access to doctors and mental health professionals, availability of healthy restaurants and nutrition resources, physical activity levels and recreation access, parks, walkability, and outdoor space.
Each city received a score based on how favorable its conditions are for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
🏆 The Healthiest Cities in America: The top five are San Francisco, CA; Honolulu, HI; Seattle, WA; Salt Lake City, UT; and San Diego, CA.
📊 Tallahassee’s Ranking
National rank: #124 out of 182 cities
Total score: 42.87 | Healthcare: #83
Food: #159 | Fitness: #77 | Green Space: #142
FEATURED
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Women's History Month | Women Business Owners of North Florida
Women Business Owners of North Florida (WBO) is the oldest women’s entrepreneurial organization in North Florida, founded to increase recognition and support for women business owners. As a nonprofit, WBO inspires female entrepreneurs to grow through networking, education, mentorship, and community collaboration, helping women build successful businesses and foster leadership in the region.
📧 Email: [email protected] | 📞 Call: (904) 206-7002 | 🔔 Connect: LI, IG, and FB
TLH
EVENTS
Saturday, Mar. 21
10th Annual Community 5K by Tallahassee Board of REALTORS | Saturday, Mar. 21 | 8 AM | Cascades Park, 1001 S. Gadsden St. | $21.50 Tickets
Friday to Saturday, Mar. 27 to 28
58th Annual Springtime Tallahassee Festival | Friday to Saturday, Mar. 27 to 28 | Downtown Tallahassee, 306 S. Duval St. | Learn More
Friday to Sunday, Apr. 3 to 5
Tallahassee Chess Fest by Tallahassee Young Knights Chess Club | Friday to Sunday, Apr. 3 to 5 | 7 PM | Free | Learn More
Saturday, Apr. 4
Carribean Carnival 2026 by Sovereign Roots and Byrd Pak | Saturday, Apr. 4 | 4 PM | Railroad Square Art District | Learn More
MardiGras by Winner's Circle Team | Saturday, Apr. 4 | 10 PM | Potbelly's, 459 W. College Ave. | $19.19 Tickets
Friday, Apr. 10
Pete Holmes: The Pete Here Now Tour by FSU Opening Nights | Friday, Apr. 10 | 7:30 PM | The Moon | Tickets | Learn More
[ FSU Little Dinner Series - March to April 2026 ] — $96.75 (Few tickets left)
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